Black Diamond recalls Whippet and Whippet Carbon ski poles made May 2013-Jan 2014 due to stainless steel pick failure causing potential injury during use on snow or ice.
The stainless steel pick in the handgrip can break and fail to slow or stop users from sliding downhill on a snow or ice covered slope, posing a risk of injury.
Black Diamond is recalling Whippet and Whippet Carbon ski poles made between May 2013 and January 2014 because the stainless steel pick in the handgrip can break and fail to stop users from sliding downhill on snow or ice, risking injury.
The stainless steel pick in the handgrip can break and fail to slow or stop users from sliding downhill on snow or ice covered slopes. This failure could cause the user to continue sliding uncontrollably, potentially leading to injury.
Skiers who own Whippet or Whippet Carbon ski poles made between May 2013 and January 2014 are affected. Those using the poles on snow or ice slopes are most at risk of injury if the pick fails.
Check for a date code between 13121 and 14015 etched on the pole. The Whippet has a gray color with two telescoping shafts and the Carbon Whippet is black with three telescoping shafts.
Immediately stop using the recalled ski poles as they can cause injury if the pick fails.
Reach out to Black Diamond to receive a free replacement for the upper shaft.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ski poles and contact Black Diamond to receive a free replacement for the upper shaft.
Whippet and Whippet Carbon ski poles made between May 2013 and January 2014.
Recalled poles have a date code between 13121 and 14015 etched on the pole, and the Whippet is gray with two telescoping shafts while the Carbon Whippet is black with three telescoping shafts.
Immediately stop using the poles and contact Black Diamond to get a free replacement for the upper shaft.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Black Diamond to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1862 — Black Diamond Ski poles Hello, I own a Ski poles that is covered by recall 1862 from Black Diamond. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ski poles and contact Black Diamond to receive a free replacement for the upper shaft. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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